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21. Re: arcane electric question (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 1994 18:41:10 -0400 (EDT)
Due to the incrediably genious idea the British had of having an industry wide wire coloring scheme, it doesn't really matter what year, or even make/model. However, there were a few points which th
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00249.html (8,274 bytes)

22. Re: Torque wrench, and ZS float (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 22:20:57 -0400 (EDT)
RE: torquing Yep, there are many weird offset socket/extensions in this world. Most look list a bent wrench, with a square drive on one end. You'll find them in almost every mechanical industry, exce
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00345.html (8,080 bytes)

23. Re: Torque wrenches & extensions. (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 22:48:44 -0400 (EDT)
Huh? The torsion bar effect, which is very real, will not affect the torque being applied to the bolt head one bit. All that happens is you have to moce the torque wrench through a greater arc befor
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00346.html (7,825 bytes)

24. Re: HELP! (damned electrics never were my strong point ...) (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 23:17:33 -0400 (EDT)
The resistor wire takes the place of a ballast resistor. It's job is to limit *slightly* the amount of power the coil can consume. Roger did a pretty good article on the reasons for this a while bac
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00379.html (9,845 bytes)

25. Re: next idea on smoked wiring (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 1994 12:07:17 -0400 (EDT)
Hmmm, I should have asked about this, as you didn't mention the zillion other wires for the elctronics. The original Opus EI used in this era car failed, no question about it. Pretty much 100% failu
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00386.html (8,818 bytes)

26. Re: MGB oil pressure sender (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 23:07:19 -0400 (EDT)
Someone replied to Wade with: MGB's, up to 67, had the combo mechanical gauge you mention. Spridgets used this same gauge through '76 or so. But in '68, the B got a new dash panel, complete with a ne
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00434.html (8,552 bytes)

27. Re: MGB oil pressure sender (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 23:29:03 -0400 (EDT)
Bzzzt yourself. :> 72 onward (or maybe late 71) had a mechanical oil pressure gauge. The earlier cars (68-71) had the sender mounted to the block over the oil filter, with a short braided hose loopi
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00435.html (9,214 bytes)

28. Re: accomplishments (1974 midget troubles) (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 19:20:28 -0400 (EDT)
Well, yes. I've seen high side thrust situations that caused the butterfly to rub on the side of the carb bore, and wear down a bit. But be careful here. Throttle butterflies do not close to a full 9
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00492.html (7,953 bytes)

29. Re: Octane of gas (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 22:37:25 -0400 (EDT)
In certain high pollution states, during certain times of the year, they are required to use oxygenated fuels. You got it, excessive amounts of alcohol. I do know New York state in the spring time d
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00495.html (9,057 bytes)

30. Re: setting valve/rocker gap (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 1994 22:53:09 -0400 (EDT)
Yep, there sure is. And even though you didn't ask, I'll tell you how. :> Forget about piston position and all that. What you want to do is adjust the valve when the tappet is on the heel of the cam
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00537.html (9,645 bytes)

31. Re: setting valve/rocker gap (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 1994 18:32:37 -0400 (EDT)
The two valves that are open are one intake, and one exhaust. The piston with the intake open is on the way down, and the one with the exhaust is coming up. On a 1500, the cam lobe center line is su
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00585.html (9,508 bytes)

32. Re: setting valve/rocker gap (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 1994 23:12:24 -0400 (EDT)
Well, you're one up on me. I no longer have a 1500 manual, haven't seen one in *years*. I remembered (apparently misremembered) them giving the TDC four at a time method. It's still the same pattern
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00595.html (11,609 bytes)

33. Re: setting valve/rocker gap (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 1994 23:40:10 -0400 (EDT)
Hmmm, did he give any reason as to why? It would be best to drive the car a bit to slosh up the diff. You spin the tranny when the engine is running, in neutral, clutch out. This is beyond me. I wou
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00596.html (9,068 bytes)

34. Re: arcane electical question, MkII (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 1994 18:04:37 -0400 (EDT)
Fellow fiends: In response to my inquiry into ignition coil placement on my 63 B, I received the following from Randy Wilson: --Original message-- Early B coils mounted to a plate that bolted to the
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00610.html (7,287 bytes)

35. Re: Misc MGB Questions (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 1994 18:22:34 -0400 (EDT)
Yeah I would. I just bought a non-british sports car. In the first three hours of ownership, I fixed the retractable leadlights, cooling fan, starter, alternator, and brake lights. All these fixes to
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00653.html (9,848 bytes)

36. Re: XJ6-III Rack Bushings (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 1994 00:15:21 -0400 (EDT)
Actually, a Jag that has a big enough oil leak to soak and kill the rack mounts is fairly rare. The "classic" owner bitches about the driveway spotting long before it gets this bad. :> Jag prices sh
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00703.html (8,847 bytes)

37. Re: Adventures In Resurrecting A Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 1994 17:42:29 -0400 (EDT)
Larry said in part: Showing 12volts on the minus side of the coil just means the coil isn't grounded. Either the engine stopped with the points open (against natural tendencies of a 4 cyl), or the po
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00719.html (7,592 bytes)

38. Re: SmogWoes (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 1994 18:47:55 -0400 (EDT)
Sorry for the total lack of lbc content. Daren griped:> Short answer. No. Long answer. None of my references mention the specs for a Godzilla brand vehicle. I'm gonna assume it's a V8. Four cycle eng
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00722.html (8,647 bytes)

39. Re: 77 MGB ignition relay problems (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 1994 23:09:21 -0400 (EDT)
A 77 MGB has two relays. The one foward of the fuse block is the ignition relay, the one aft is for the starter. And if I've done any serious work on the car, there will also be one for the fan moun
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00729.html (8,275 bytes)

40. Re: MGB tire size comment (score: 1)
Author: Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.wyvern.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 1994 23:03:20 -0400 (EDT)
When I ran 185/70 on my 72 B, which had been lowered slightly, the tires polished the road grime off of the inner fenders. Ummm, let me re word that. The insides of the tires just touched the inside
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00754.html (8,577 bytes)


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